Buyer - Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Technical Procurement Specialist supports the sourcing and purchasing of technical goods and services for the organization and ensures they are purchased from specified suppliers that meet demand requirements, business, and quality specifications. Expertise is required in technical specifications and supplier evaluation which will play a critical role in maintaining an efficient supply chain and supporting the successful execution and fulfilment to our customer. This role may also be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and ensuring goods and services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time and cost.

Roles & Responsibilities

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By

Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk

Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations

Ensures that the correct buy to pay channel (matrix) is consistently applied with regard of the use of Purchase Orders and P-Cards

Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of other potential interruptions to internal customers

Identify process problems and concerns and make recommendations for innovative solutions and corrective actions to achieve desirable results, help the company better manage cost on supplies and supplier

QUALITY

Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System

Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS

Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the technical specifications of products and services procured. Work closely with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, requirements, and standards.

Reviews purchase requisitions raised by Operations and/or Manufacturing branches Seeks clarification of request by obtaining necessary information including, but not limited to, technical specifications and required delivery date

Sources requested part/service to required specifications per guidelines Inventory Redeployment Check to use existing inventory

Utilizes Contract Pricing where available

Requests quotes from suppliers on items needed for branch operations to required specifications and communicates delivery need

Evaluates supplier response for accuracy of quote, as well as pricing and delivery requirements

Utilizes competitive bidding competencies, targeting the best quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership

Performs tasks relative to Purchase Order management Creates to New Order guidelines & Communicate valid Purchase Order to branch and supplier

Receives acknowledgement and updates anticipated delivery dates per communication with supplier and receiving/ordering branch

Monitors for Change Management Requirement - Updates Purchase Order to add/adjust freight charges, PO amendments and any other changes affecting the accuracy and maintenance of the order to ensure alignment on expected delivery date

Acts as a liaison between the supplier and Source to Pay functions to resolve issues affecting timely payment, including but not limited to: PO Receipt

Invoice disputes - Aids in resolution of payable issues that may arise to facilitate Purchase Order receipt

Supplier requirements

Payment term resolution

Received Not Vouchered

Shipped Not Received/Import Tracking

Facilitates or assists in supplier contract negotiations, as required

Participates in supplier review process and develop relationships with identified key strategic suppliers

Ensures safe and efficient utilization of company systems, tools, and spreadsheets/reports

Supports supplier base rationalization by working closely with Sourcing and Category Management

Reports supplier non-conformances and follow-up until resolved

Use of material planning (MRP/DRP) reports to determine and review supply requirements needed to support the business and/or production demand, including outside processes where needed

Determines supplier relationship needs based on transaction type. Leverages relationship to aid in on-time delivery, product development, operational efficiencies, and overall performance

Where applicable, ensures the security and accountability of Weatherford processes by documenting and processing transactions in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley

COMMUNICATION

Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external

Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform internal clients of potential delays.

FINANCIAL

All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses

Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & follow the relevant financial policy and procedure

More senior roles will identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and work with the Supply Chain Leaders to develop implementation plans

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience

Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential

VISION & LEADERSHIP

Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times